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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 588
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 589
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 590
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 591
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 597
Opening the Hood ........................... 598
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 600
Oil Check ......................................... 601
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 602
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 603
Engine Coolant ................................ 605
Transmission Fluid ............................ 607
Brake Fluid ....................................... 608
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 609
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 610
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 617Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 621
Tire and Loading Information Label ..... 622Tire Labeling .................................... 622DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 624Wear Indicators................................ 626 Tire Service Life ................................ 626
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 627
Tire Rotation .................................... 628
Winter Tires ..................................... 629
Battery ............................................... 630
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 632
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 633Climate Control System Maintenance.... 635Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 636
Exterior Care.................................... 639
Accessories and Modifications ........ 642
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 29
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 608
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 621
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 610
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 617
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 594
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 694
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 646
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 647
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 656
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 657
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 658
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 659
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 661
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Low Warning Appears ....... 663
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 664
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 664
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 665
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 666
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 667
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 667 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 668
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 669
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 675
Emergency Towing ........................... 676
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ... 677
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 678
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors ................................... 680
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 681
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Index
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 605
Overheating ............................................ 661
Temperature Gauge ................................ 127
Engine Oil ................................................. 600
Adding ................................................... 602
Checking ................................................ 601
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 592
Engine Oil Low Warning ......................... 663
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 600
Engine Oil Low Warning ......................... 663
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 188
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 85
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 639
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 210
F
Features.................................................... 257
File Manager ............................................ 285
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 635
Oil .......................................................... 603
Flat Tire ..................................................... 647
Floor Mats ................................................ 637
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 607
Brake ...................................................... 608
Engine Coolant ....................................... 605
Windshield Washer ................................. 609
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 297 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .......... 216, 221
Foot Brake ................................................. 564
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 52
Front Seat Heaters .................................... 247
Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation .............................................. 248
Front Seats ................................................ 212
Adjusting ................................................. 212
Fuel ...................................................... 27, 582
Economy ................................................. 585
Gauge ..................................................... 127
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 133
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Range ...................................................... 133
Recommendation .................................... 582
Refueling ................................................. 582
Fuel Economy ............................................ 585
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 27, 583
Fuses .......................................................... 669
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 675
Locations ................................. 669, 671, 674
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 585
Gauge ..................................................... 127
Information ............................................. 582
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 133
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94 Refueling................................................. 582
Gauges ...................................................... 127
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 92
Glass (care) ........................................ 636, 641
Glove Box .................................................. 231
Grocery Bag Hooks ................................... 238
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 645
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 435
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ..................................... 444
Automatic Transferring............................ 443
Displaying Messages................................ 454
Favorite Contacts .................................... 445
HFL Buttons............................................. 435
HFL Menus .............................................. 438
HFL Status Display ................................... 437
In Case of Emergency .............................. 458
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 437
Making a Call .......................................... 447
Options During a Call .............................. 450
Phone Setup............................................ 440
Receiving a Call ....................................... 450
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 452
Ring Tone................................................ 443
Selecting a Phone .................................... 453
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 451
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM............................................... 299
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Index
K
Key Number Tag...................................... 147
Keyless Access with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 149
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 155
Keys ........................................................... 146
Lockout Prevention ................................. 155
Number Tag............................................ 147
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 159
Remote Transmitter ................................ 153
Types and Functions................................ 146
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 483
Knee Airbags .............................................. 57
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 539
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 72
Lights ................................................ 192, 610
Automatic............................................... 193
Bulb Replacement ................................... 610
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 196
Fog Lights ............................................... 195
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 229
Light Switches......................................... 192
Lights On Indicator.................................... 98
Turn Signals ............................................ 191
Load Limits ............................................... 467
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 146
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 160 Childproof Door Locks ............................. 159
From Inside .............................................. 156
From Outside ........................................... 149
Keys ........................................................ 146
Using a Key ............................................. 154
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 155
Low Battery Charge .................................. 664
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 94
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ...... 148
Lower Anchors ............................................ 72
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 467
M
Magic Slide® 2nd-Row Seats .................... 219
Maintenance ..................................... 137, 587
Battery .................................................... 630
Brake Fluid .............................................. 608
Cleaning .................................................. 636
Climate Control System ........................... 635
Coolant ................................................... 605
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 591
Oil ........................................................... 601
Precautions .............................................. 588
Radiator .................................................. 606
Remote Contro l and Wireless
Headphones .......................................... 633
Remote Transmitter ................................. 632
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 610
Safety ...................................................... 589
Service Items ........................................... 594 Tires ........................................................ 621
Transmission Fluid ................................... 607
Under the Hood ...................................... 597
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 91, 664
Map Light Switches .................................. 230
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 467
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 127
Mirrors ...................................................... 209
Adjusting ................................................ 209
Door ....................................................... 210
Exterior ................................................... 210
Interior Rearview ..................................... 209
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 642
Moonroof ................................................. 187
MP3/WMA/AAC ................................ 313, 316
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 580
My Honda Music ....................................... 316
N
Navigation................................................ 134
Now Playing .............................................. 139
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 686
O
Odometer................................................. 129
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 600
Adding .................................................... 602
Checking................................................. 601
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Index
Displaying Maintenance Minder
Information............................................ 592
Engine Oil Low Warning .......................... 663
Oil Life ..................................................... 137
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 600
Viscosity .................................................. 600
One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat ®...................................................... 221
Open Source Licenses ............................... 359
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 598
Moonroof ................................................ 187
Power Windows ...................................... 184
Sliding Doors ........................................... 172
Tailgate ................................................... 161
Outside Temperature Display .................. 129
Overheating .............................................. 661
P
Panic Mode............................................... 183
Parking ...................................................... 569
Parking Brake ............................................ 561
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ....................................... 89, 90, 666
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 88, 665, 666
Parking Sensor System .............................. 571
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 64
Passing Indicators ..................................... 192
Phone ........................................................ 138 Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 320
Power Sliding Doors ................................. 174
Unable to Close....................................... 680
Power Tailgate ......................................... 164
Unable to Open....................................... 678
Power Windows ....................................... 184
Precautions While Driving Rain ........................................................ 482
Pregnant Women ....................................... 47
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 647
R
Radiator.................................................... 606
Radio (FM/AM) ......................................... 297
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 300
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 299
Range ........................................................ 133
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 299
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 689
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 203
Rear Entertainment System ..................... 365
Rear Seat Reminder .................................. 223
Rear Seats (Folding Down) .............. 216, 221
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 209
Refueling .................................................. 582
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 127
Gasoline .......................................... 582, 684
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 94
Regulations ............................... 504, 624, 687 Remote Transmitter
................................. 153
Removing a Second Row Outer Seat ...... 218
Removing the Second Row Center Seat ......................................................... 217
Replacement
Battery ............................................ 632, 633
Bulbs ...................................................... 610
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 617
Fuses ...................................... 669, 671, 674
Tires........................................................ 627
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 688S
Safe Driving................................................ 35
Safety Check ............................................... 39
Safety Labels .............................................. 86
Safety Message ............................................ 3
Seat Belts .................................................... 40
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 44
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 42
Checking .................................................. 48
Detachable Anchor ................................... 45
Fastening .................................................. 43
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 77
Pregnant Women...................................... 47
Reminder .................................................. 41
Warning Indicator ............................... 41, 94
Seat Heaters ..................................... 247, 248
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Index
Transmission SystemIndicator ............................................ 93, 668
Trip Computer ........................................... 132
Trip Meter ................................................. 133
Troubleshooting ....................................... 645
Blown Fuse .............................. 669, 671, 674
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 31
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 32
Emergency Towing .................................. 676
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 656
Noise When Braking .................................. 32
Overheating............................................. 661
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 647
Sliding Door Won’t Open................... 31, 159
Warning Indicators ............................ 88, 663
Turn Signals ............................................... 191
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 97
U
Units.......................................................... 138
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 149
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 156
USB Flash Drives ................................ 313, 344
USB Ports ................................................... 259
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 149
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 686
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 499
Off Button............................................... 500
Off Indicator.............................................. 96
System Indicator ........................................ 96
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 600, 685
Voice Control Operation .......................... 294
Audio Commands ................................... 296
Phone Commands ................................... 296
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 295
Voice Recognition ................................... 294
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 499
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 269
Warning and Information Messages ....... 108
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 663
Warning Labels ........................................... 86
Warnings ................................................... 136
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 691
Watts ......................................................... 684
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 626
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 650
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 329
Window Washers ..................................... 200
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 609
Switch ..................................................... 200 Windows (Opening and Closing)
............ 184
Windshield ............................................... 200
Cleaning ......................................... 636, 641
Defrosting............................................... 252
Washer Fluid ........................................... 609
Wiper Blades........................................... 617
Wipers and Washers ............................... 200
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 629
Tire Chains.............................................. 629
Wipers and Washers ................................ 200
Checking and Replaci ng the Front Wiper
Blades ................................................... 617
Checking and Replaci ng the Rear Wiper
Blade .................................................... 619
Wireless Charger ...................................... 243
Worn Tires ................................................ 621
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